Legal requirements for Premium Collection submission

Last updated on Jun 11, 2026

Learn about the legal requirements for submitting content to the Adobe Stock Premium Collection, including releases, rights clearance, and compliance guidelines.

Before submitting content to the Adobe Stock Premium Collection, content should meet all legal and technical requirements to avoid refusal and potential account penalties. These requirements protect both Contributors and customers by ensuring that all Premium Collection content is properly licensed, rights-cleared, and compliant with commercial use requirements.

Ensure submitted photos comply with the following legal and ethical requirements:

  • Provide individual model releases for recognizable people. 
  • Include property releases for identifiable locations, artwork, or objects.
  • Avoid images with copyrighted logos, signage, or trademarked products.
  • Be aware of location-based IP, such as murals and architectural landmarks. Refer to the known restrictions list for locations that are not acceptable for Adobe submissions.